Louisiana Illuminator Hospitals, Superdome, teachers were all hoping for more support Louisiana Superdome (Photo by Phil Roeder is licensed under CC BY 2.0) Louisiana lawmakers have more money to spend this year than they’ve seen in years, but that doesn’t mean everyone thinks they are getting what they need. Louisiana’s 10 safety-net hospitals that are supposed to serve people who are poor or lack adequate health insurance say they are short $82.1 million in federal and state funding, under the current state budget plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1. The Louisiana Superdome is also seeking more money for a massive renovation project, and public school teachers want a bigger raise.